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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.47, 363.69 and 176.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.47, 363.69 and 176.11 is: 243.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.47 : 363.69 = 176.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.47/363.69 = 176.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.47x = 363.69 × 176.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.47x = 64,049.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,049.45/263.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.10

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